Species Barryfilius centralis (Britton, 1978)
- Lepidiota centralis Britton, E.B. 1978. A revision of the Australian Chafers (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae) Vol. 2. Tribe Melolonthini. Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series 60: 1-150 [65].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH ♂ (not located, possibly lost. Type location probably incorrect. See Allsopp (2022)), Alexandria, NT [19°02'S 136°42'E].
Generic Combinations
- Barryfilius centralis (Britton, 1978). —
Allsopp, P.G. 2022. Australian Melolonthini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae): reclassification of eight species to Antitrogus Burmeister, 1855 and Barryfilius new genus. Zootaxa 5213(5): 513-545 [524] (new combination)
Introduction
Allsopp (2022) notes that he has been unable to locate the holotype. Britton (1978) listed is as being in the Natural History Museum, London (NHM), but the specimen was not present when searched for in December 2019. It was registered as a primary type in the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC), but the specimen was apparently returned to the NHM.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IBRA
NT: Mitchell Grass Downs (MGD)
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: volant.
Larva: soil dweller.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Apr-2024 | Melolonthinae | 20-Jul-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Vivian Sandoval |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |